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Higher ultra processed foods intake is associated with low muscle mass in young to middle-aged adults: a cross-sectional NHANES study
Generous consumption of ultra-processed foods may decrease muscle mass in young and middle-aged men and women.
This study determined the impact of frequent ingestion of ultra-processed foods on muscle mass in young and middle-aged men and women. Dietary and health records from 10,255 adults within the age bracket of 20-59 years were evaluated for this study.
Researchers found a strong link between increased intake of ultra-processed foods and reduced muscle mass in men and women. This study pointed out that devout consumers of ultra-processed foods are prone to having low muscle mass.
Research Summary Information
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2024
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Weiliang Kong, Yilian Xie, Jingjing Hu, Weiping Ding, Chao Cao
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Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease of Ningbo, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China. Department of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
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